Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 22, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Close to Home

If you loved Close to Home, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

1951★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close to Home for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man....

#2
Darkman II: The Return of Durant

Darkman II: The Return of Durant

1995★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close to Home for fans of Action. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Darkman and Durant return and they hate each other as much as ever. This time, Durant has plans to take over the city's drug trade using high-tech weaponry. Darkman must step in an...

#3
Return to Horror High

Return to Horror High

1987★ 5.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close to Home for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A few years ago, a mysterious serial-killer caused panic on Crippen High School. The killer was never caught. A movie company, Cosmic Pictures, has decided to make a feature movie ...

#4
River of No Return

River of No Return

1954★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close to Home for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband....

#5
Long Weekend

Long Weekend

1979★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close to Home for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When a suburban couple goes camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood....

#6
Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

Kirikou and the Wild Beasts

2005★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close to Home for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Kirikou's Grandfather says that the story of Kirikou and The Witch was too short, so he proceeds to explain more about Kirikou's accomplishments. We find out how little boy became ...